The Coinage of Caligula

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Gary R. Wilson, Feb 23, 2019.

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  1. Finn235

    Finn235 Well-Known Member

    I have only the most common type, but I'm happy to own it. Easily my best Julio-Claudian bronze

    Caligula ae as vesta.jpg

    Also I haven't seen one yet of his adoptive "son", Tiberius Gemellus, whom it is alleged tried to poison him, and was then forced to commit suicide
    Tiberius gemellus AE philadelphia lydia.jpg
     
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  3. Ancient Aussie

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    Ancient Aussie, Feb 23, 2019
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  4. Ancient Aussie

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    Here's my rough Vesta. Caligula.jpg
     
    Ancient Aussie, Feb 23, 2019
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  5. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Haven't gotten around to taking my own photos of this one.
    Caligula - Vesta DIVI AVG PRON 2755 .jpg
    CALIGULA
    AE As. 10.86g, 27.9mm. Rome mint, AD 40-41. RIC 54. O: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P, bare head left. R: VESTA, Vesta seated left, holding patera and sceptre; S C across field.
    Ex Collection of a Texas Wine Doctor; ex CNG XXXI (9 September 1994), lot 895
     
    zumbly, Feb 24, 2019
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  6. Ancient Aussie

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    Nice one zumbly, great portrait and reverse detail.
     
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